Chahuts Festival

Chahuts, the spoken word arts festival

The Chahuts Festival was born in 1991 in Bordeaux with the mission to celebrate spoken word arts in all their forms. Supported by the eponymous association located on rue Permentade in the Saint-Michel district, this festival offers a rich and eclectic program each June at the crossroads of storytelling, theater, dance, poetry, and performance.

A rich and accessible program

Each edition brings together about forty artistic events spread over a week. The vast majority of shows are free and outdoors, taking over the streets, squares, and gardens of the Saint-Michel and La Benauge districts. Indoor shows complement the program with more intimate forms.

A festival rooted in its neighborhood

Chahuts maintains a strong connection with the residents of the Saint-Michel district, the festival's historic location. Talks, workshops, and convivial moments are an integral part of the event, fostering encounters between artists and the public. The festival also extends to other districts of Bordeaux to reach an ever-wider audience.

Concerts and night parties

Beyond the shows, Chahuts offers concerts and festive evenings that extend the artistic experience late into the night. These moments of free and joyful celebration have become a signature of the festival.